Charlotte's Rail Trail is closing temporarily from July 15-18 between Tremont and Remount for construction, with detours in place. Portions near Hawkins Street will close until end of summer for enhancements including lighting and bike racks.

Charlotte is hosting a pep rally at Providence Day School to support the U.S. Women's Olympic Field Hockey Team before they compete in Paris. Mayor Vi Lyles and the community are showing enthusiasm and pride for the athletes.

Missing Charlotte teen Tanijah Watts safely returns home after the community and police sought public assistance in locating her. Her disappearance details remain undisclosed.

Charlotte faces hot weather with highs near 96 degrees and a heat index of 102. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Evening temperatures will drop to 72. Showers and thunderstorms expected later in the week.

Boone Police are seeking a dark SUV involved in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians. Witnesses with information are urged to contact authorities.

An officer-involved shooting occurred in Newton after police responded to a 911-hang-up. A man shot at officers, was fired upon, and is in critical condition. The incident is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigations.

American Airlines is relocating its ticket counters at Charlotte-Douglas Airport due to construction, with some services moving outside temporarily. Travelers are advised to arrive earlier for flights.

A woman was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in East Charlotte where victim Wade Terrill Burch died; she allegedly hit him after a previous collision.

A man's body was found on Highway 18 in Caldwell County, leading to a road closure and an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of death. Traffic has resumed as authorities await autopsy results.

The Mecklenburg ABC Board recorded a 15% rise in profits, with tequila being a popular product. New technologies like the ABC To Go app might have contributed to this growth, and Tito's Handmade Vodka leads the sales.

The article details a tragic event in Charlotte where suspect Terry Hughes killed four officers before being fatally shot. It includes Hughes' criminal history and the circumstances of the fatal encounter.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is actively investigating the homicide of 36-year-old Derrick Byas, with ongoing inquiries and calls for public assistance.

The PSCSC approved rate hikes for Duke Energy customers in South Carolina, impacting 660,000 users with an 8.7% bill increase by 2024 and an additional 4.3% by 2026.